2017 Career Planning Guide

So You Made It To Vanderbilt!
Now What?
After starting a new life transition, it may feel overwhelming to begin thinking about the next one.
Luckily, the Career Center is here to coach you through it. Our goal is to help you to reflect on your
life: what you already know, what you can't know, and what you can learn. So if I may ask...
Have you reflected on your skills, interests, and dreams?
YES
NO
That's great! Did you
take into account what
societal factors (e.g.
parents, love interests,
modern trends) may
have influenced your
reasoning?
NO
Visit the Career Center to
participate in one of our
many reflective activities
like Wandering Maps or
Possible Lives, or ask a
Career Coach to guide you
through your reflections.
YES
Splendid! Have you researched how you can develop
these skills and interests so that you can pursue your
dream?
YES
NO
Wonderful! Do you know how to effectively
communicate those experiences?
Visit the Career Center to to learn what on- and
off-campus opportunities to pursue to build your
skill set while creating a professional network.
YES
NO
Terrific! So do you feel
ready for the job search
and all that it entails?
Visit the Career Center to learn how to properly
deliver your talents to employers through writing
resumes, cover letters, LinkedIN profiles, and
interpersonal communication.
YES
NO
Woo hoo! Go
get 'em tiger!
That's okay. Life is naturally uncertain, but that doesn't mean we can't
prepare for the unforeseen challenges we may face in the future. Visit our
website, call our office or use DoreWays to schedule an appointment, or visit
us during walk-in hours and we can talk through that uncertainty together.